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A key part of the annual WMS Congress are the networking events, giving you the opportunity to experience some of the cultural highlights that our host destination has to offer alongside other delegates attending the Congress. We have put together a varied selection of group activity options to choose from to suit everyone’s interests, all of which take place on Thursday 10th October 2024.
All Group Activities will finish with a Group Activity Reception at the Kaiserstein Palace, this is included in the overall price for the group activity or the reception that has been booked. The schedule and further information can be viewed below:
Group A departure time 15:00
MEETING POINT - Registration area on the ground floor Level 0 of the Congress Centre
Reception for Group A will be at 17:30 at the Kaiserstein Palace
Group B departure times
MEETING POINT - Registration area on the ground floor Level 0 of the Congress Centre
Reception for Group B will be at 18:30 at the Kaiserstein Palace
For those who only wish to attend the post-group activity reception
MEETING POINT - 18:30 at Kaiserstein Palace, Malostranské nám. 23/37, 110 00 Malá Strana, Prague
Dress code: Smart/casual.
The group activity cost is £35 per person and is available to book during the Congress registration process.
Please note that the group activities will go ahead come rain or shine so please dress appropriately! Should the weather be extreme and is deemed necessary by the organisers to cancel the activity, a refund will be offered. WMS would process any such refund to delegates Post-Congress.
If it is an individual choice not to attend an activity no refund will be possible
A limited number of places are still available for some of the group activities, if you would like to still book or have any queries please contact Semone Kotze at the registration desk at the Congress.
As a reminder, please bring your travel pass and Congress name badge.
A 30-minute transfer by minibus with a guide from the Congress venue to the brewery. The most popular Czech beers are Pilsner Urquell, Staropramen and Budweiser Budvar. Still, hundreds of other lagers and specialty beers are produced by independent breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs all over Czechia. Beer is served almost everywhere in Prague, from small cafés and pubs to opera houses. Come along and learn and taste how the Czechs make beer. Beer tasting included in the tour. There is the option to purchase more using your credit card on the tour.
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours, departure at 15:30 from Level 0, Door 10 of the Congress Centre.
Accessibility: Accessible bathrooms are available however there are stairs within the Brewery which are not thought to be suitable for those with mobility restrictions.
A 30-minute transfer by minibus with a guide from the Congress venue to the tram. Hop on board one of the historical tourist trams and enjoy an unforgettable experience. The most beautiful landmarks of Prague and views of the Vltava River are just a fraction of what you will see on a city sightseeing tour. View video here for more information.
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours departure at 16:15 from Level 0, Door 10 of the Congress Centre.
Accessibility: The transfer minibus has 3 steps to access it, the tram is not wheelchair accessible please refer to the picture.
Transfer to Prague Castle. Prague Castle was most likely founded in around 880 by Prince Bořivoj of the Premyslid Dynasty (Přemyslovci). According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Prague Castle is the largest coherent castle complex in the world, with an area of almost 70,000 m². A UNESCO World Heritage site, it consists of a large-scale composition of palaces and ecclesiastical buildings of various architectural styles, from the remains of Romanesque-style buildings from the 10th century through Gothic modifications of the 14th century. The famous Slovenian architect Josip Plečnik was responsible for extensive renovations in the time of the First Republic (1918-1938). Since the Velvet Revolution, Prague Castle has undergone significant and ongoing repairs and reconstructions. Your guide will take you through the grounds of the castle complex and then walk along Nerudova Street to the Lesser Town.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours, departure at 15:00 from Level 0, Door 10 of the Congress Centre.
Accessibility: Kindly note that the road has cobblestones and paved sidewalks.
The transfer coach will have 3 steps to climb to access it.
Transfer to the city centre. Continue on foot to see the historical centre of Prague the New Town, the Old Town, and part of the Jewish Town, the Old Town Astronomical Clock and walk along the world-famous Charles Bridge.
Comfortable thick-soled shoes are recommended.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours departure at 15:00 from Level 0, Door 10 of the Congress Centre.
Accessibility: Kindly note that the road in the city centre has cobblestones and paved sidewalks. The transfer coach will have 3 steps to climb to access it.
Transfer to the city centre to the Old Town. Continue on foot for the remainder of your tour.
This tour focused on Jewish history in Prague, you will walk through the entire original Jewish Quarter, visit the most famous synagogue and see the cemetery. The story of Franz Kafka will be told.
Comfortable thick-soled shoes are recommended.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours, departure at 15:00 from Level 0, Door 10 of the Congress Centre.
Accessibility: Kindly note that the road in the city centre has cobblestones and paved sidewalks. The transfer coach will have 3 steps to climb to access it.
During this tour you will have a 20-minute transfer by minibus with a guide from the Congress venue to the boat. You will then continue on foot to the ship, where you will take a 1 hour cruise along the river and view Prague from a different perspective.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours, boat trip is 1 hour, departure at 15:30 from Level 0, Door 10 of the Congress Centre.
Accessibility: The boat does not have a ramp or accessible bathrooms available so is not recommended for wheelchair users
Transfer to Strahov Library (tour included). The library of the Premonstratensian monastery at Strahov is one of the most valuable and best-preserved historical libraries – its collection consists of approximately 200,000 volumes. The oldest part of the library, the Baroque Theological Hall, was established between 1671 and 1674; the main Classicist vaults of the Philosophical Hall date from 1794 and are two stories tall. Both halls are dominated by ceiling frescoes by Siard Nosecký and Anton Maulbertsch. After the visit continue on foot to Petřín Park and Prague Castle.
Comfortable thick-soled shoes are recommended.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours, departure at 15:00 from Level 0, Door 10 of the Congress Centre.
Accessibility: Kindly note that the road in the city centre has cobblestones and paved sidewalks. The transfer coach will have 3 steps to climb to access it.
The Kaiserstein Palace - is one of the most interesting palaces that adorn the centre of Prague. It was rebuilt several times and modified back to its original form and it has been a cultural monument since 1964. The palace was built and completed in 1714 by rebuilding two houses.
The Palace consists of two buildings, the Baroque part facing Malostranské náměstí and the Renaissance building facing Josefská Street, where Renaissance vaults and late Renaissance beamed ceilings decorated with paintings are still preserved.
The building does not have the usual shield but the attic is decorated with sculptures of the Four Elements (Fire, Air, Water, Earth) and decorative vases, the work of the Italian sculptor Ottavio Mosto.
The Kaiserstein Palace is ideally located for delegates to gather after their various group activities in the afternoon. The Group Activity Networking Reception will be a short event with drinks and canapes and delegates will then be free to enjoy the rest of the evening in Prague. Delegates will have their Congress Metro ticket to enable them to easily travel back to their hotel at the end of the evening. We will provide more information nearer the time regarding the Metro stations and closing times.
The reception will take place over several floors in this historic building. There are lifts and stairs in the building however please note that not all floors are accessible to those requiring lift access. Please make your own way to the reception to arrive at 18:30.
Accessibility: We are working closely with our local activity providers to ensure the accessibility information for our group activities is accurate and up to date. If you have any accessibility questions or concerns please refer to the Accessibility page or contact [email protected]
